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From the Mayor
I had one of those “how fabulous is that” moments a few days ago when I read that Brenda Channer and Martinborough…
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Greater Wellington Regional Council
As the local government elections draw closer, it seems a good time to check the rear vision mirror for the bouquets and…
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Historical note: Long Term Plan done, dusted
For those still paying attention: South Wairarapa rates on average are up 4.3 percent for 2025 – 2026 (July – June year).…
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New South Wairarapa District Council Libraries structure in place
South Wairarapa District Council has recently concluded a process to review the district’s library structure to ensure it is fit-for-purpose to deliver…
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Keeping an eye on illegal dumping
Illegally dumped waste has been cleared from a site along the South Wairarapa coast at an enormous cost to the Council and…
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Councillors’ complaint “frivolous” and costly to ratepayers
A serious Code of Conduct complaint by six South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) members against Mayor Martin Connelly was found to be…
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Third-class infrastructure underpins local water, transport woes
Frustration is the word widely used about the range of major infrastucture problems facing the South Wairarapa community – a frustration which…
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Every minute countsin an emergency
Council and Wellington Free Ambulance have worked closely with the South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) to install new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)…
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2025 ‘Pre-election report’ focus on key challenges?
District Council officials do not regard world-wide dominating climate events like floods, droughts, storms and wildfires as part of the most important…
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Council rates increase slows just as planned CAPEX accelerates
The rates increase in South Wairarapa District has slowed this year – and at the same time, ratepayer investment in upgrading local…
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Zero rates promises equal snake oil peddlers
Retiring Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry has issued a warning to local body voters. When you vote in this year’s local body…
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Consultation Opens for Bylaw to protect Cape Palliser Coastal Taonga
Consultation for South Wairarapa District Council’s Paper Road Access Bylaw 2025 is now open. Beyond the Cape Palliser Lighthouse is an unformed…
